Applications Invited for Earth Journalism Network (EJN) Grant

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About the Organization

Internews initially developed the Earth Journalism Network (EJN) in 2004 to enable journalists from developing countries to cover the environment more effectively. We are now a truly global network working with reporters and media outlets in virtually every region of the world. In our mission to improve the quantity and quality of environmental reporting, EJN trains journalists to cover a wide variety of issues, develops innovative online environmental news sites and produces content for local media – including ground-breaking investigative reports. We also establish networks of environmental journalists in countries where they don't exist and build their capacity where they do. We do so through workshops and the development of training materials and by offering Fellowship programs, grants to media organizations, story stipends, and support for story production and distribution. Watch the video above to learn more about our work.

About the Grant

EJN is offering support for the production of in-depth reports on India’s progress towards a Net Zero economy through a Just Energy Transition.

In recent years, several countries have set increasingly ambitious decarbonization goals. At COP26 in Glasgow, India committed to reach Net Zero by 2070.

What will this transition entail? What steps are needed to move towards the target, and what will need to be done to ensure the country is on track for a just transition? In the coming years, the public will have to be kept informed about what’s at stake. As countries endeavor to transition to greener economies to meet their climate goals, reporters will need to develop their knowledge, skills and capacity to cover these topics. 

To meet this need, we are offering support to produce five such reports, as part of EJN’s Pathways to Net Zero in India and South Africa project.

EJN will provide a grant of up to Rs 90,000 per report and mentoring from experienced practitioners to selected applicants.

The reports can be produced in English or a local language. However, in case it is in a local language, an English translation should be provided.

Report themes:

We welcome unique reports that focus on:

• opportunities to achieve net zero and challenges that may impede the country’s progress
• sectoral plans and policies in industries like transport, electricity, automotive, fuel, mining, agriculture and manufacturing;
• finance and capital investments, available and suitable technologies, and infrastructure;
• areas of potential growth and development in a green economy
• the impact on marginalized communities most affected by decarbonization efforts

Applicants may explore in-depth features on labor and communities on the fringes of high-emitting industries; data projects on energy, finance and markets as well as reports that highlight opportunities for previously disadvantaged groups and local economies. 

We aim to support the production of reports that raise awareness and drive conversations among communities and policymakers at local, national and regional levels. Proposals that focus on topics that have not been widely covered are preferred.

Eligibility

Applicants based in India are eligible.

For the purposes of this grant opportunity, we will only be accepting applications in English, Hindi and Bengali. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to consider applications in other languages at this time. Applicants must either have a working understanding of at least one of these languages or have a translator available to assist with communication with Internews staff.

Groups of applicants are eligible. However, the application must be made in the name of one lead applicant. Lead applicants are responsible for communicating with EJN and receiving funds on the group’s behalf, if awarded.

Applications can be made for reports in any medium (online, print, television, radio).

We welcome applications from early-career as well as experienced reporters. We are especially eager to hear from applicants reporting on business, finance and tech perspectives, or those closely covering the country’s emission-reduction policies.

We encourage applications from freelancers and staff from all types of organizations – international, national, local and community-based.

EJN reserves the right to disqualify applicants from consideration if they have been found to have engaged in unethical or improper professional conduct. 

How to Apply

• Click on  'Apply now' on the page.
• If you have an existing account, you'll need to log in. Since we recently updated our website, you might have to reset your password by clicking the “Forgot password?” link in the log in page. If you don’t have an account, you must register by clicking “Log in” on the top right of the page and click the “Sign up” link at the bottom of the page that opens. Click here for detailed instructions on how to create an account, and here for detailed instructions on how to reset your password.
• If you start the application and want to come back and complete it later, you can click 'Save Draft.' To return to the draft, you'll need to go back to the opportunity and click 'Apply now' again to finalize the application.
• Applications should provide a detailed budget in an Excel spreadsheet with justification for the amount requested. Download the budget template now by clicking on this link. 
• All applicants are required to provide a signed letter of support from their editor, explicitly stating that the outlet will publish the reports produced as a result of this support.
• Applicants will also need to submit two samples of reports or links to relevant work. 

Deadline: 20 February 2023, 11:59 PM

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